Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Hydrogeologist

Geosyntec Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, a global environmental consulting firm, seeks an Early-Career Geologist or Hydrogeologist for our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will apply academic knowledge to real-world contaminated site assessment and remediation projects while developing business skills for a successful consulting career.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in geology or environmental science, field experience, and the potential to pursue GIT certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, or environmental science (required).
• Advanced degree in the same (preferred).
• GIT certification within one year of hire (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling; drilling oversight and remediation system operation/maintenance.
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation.
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation.
• Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses.
• Groundwater modeling and 3D data visualization.
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting.
• Data analysis, including maps, tables, logs, cross sections, and figures.
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client sites as needed.

Skills

Fieldwork

Geology fieldwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology/environmental science

Advanced degree preferred

GIT within 1 year (preferred)

Tools

ArcView

GIS

AutoCAD

MS Access

MODFLOW

Leapfrog Works

EVS

Job description

Early-Career Environmental Geologist or Hydrogeologist

Primary Location: US-PA-Pittsburgh

ID: 2026-4847

Category: Early Career

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geologist or Hydrogeologist in our Pittsburgh, PA office, as part of our contaminated site assessment & remediation practice. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, aquifer testing, geophysical investigations, and/or remediation system operation and maintenance;
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, and implementation;
• Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses;
• Groundwater modeling and 3D data visualization;
• Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, soil boring logs, cross sections and figures;
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, or engineering geology or environmental science. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional development toward Geologist-in-Training (GIT) or ability to obtain GIT certification within one year of hire. (strongly preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Prior field-based or applied experience in structural geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, groundwater investigations, contaminated site assessment, or remediation project; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
• Relevant field experience, for example soil sampling; groundwater sampling and monitoring; monitoring well installation, development, and rehabilitation; drilling oversight; geologic logging; soil and rock classification; aquifer testing; hydrogeologic investigations; and remediation system installation, operation, and monitoring. (preferred)
• Experience with ArcView, GIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Access, Modflow, Leapfrog Works, and/or EVS. (preferred)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)